Flu jab

[Woody64]

Can anybody tell me if they have had the flu jab.

I was diagnosed with stage 4 oc in March 2014. I had 6 sessions of chemo and six weeks ago had the debulking op.

I have been advised by my Consultant to have this jab but am concerned that the jab is Monday and I have chemo on Friday

Is this ok?

[fluffycloud]

Hi Woody, I had my flu jab on the Wednesday followed by chemo on the Friday and everything was ok. Pam

[Woody64 in reply to fluffycloud]

Thanks Pam just don't wont to get over one thing to be killed of by another.

[fluffycloud]

Hi Woody64, Ihad my flu jab 3 days before my chemo and all was well. Pam

[Woody64]

Thanks Pam just don't wont to be getting over one thing to be killed off by another. I have never had a flu jab before. Sue

[passenger1]

Hi had my flu jab whilst on chemo and over a few years in the same postion. Having read on the site that the Onc say it is not a live virus it is Ok to have it

My Doc was very impressed that I knew so much Ha ha. This site is always great for information.

Regards Barbara

[Woody64 in reply to passenger1]

Hi Barbara, thank you so much for your reply re the flu jab. It's just so many people keep saying are you sure you should have it, even thou I asked my Consultant and the Specialist nurse and they both said yes. I still didn't feel that confident.

Regards Sue

[Katmal-UK]

Hi Sue. Ive always had the flu jab since diagnosis with no side effects. Oh and the pneumonia jab which is a 'one off'. Go for it, the flu vaccine is not a live virus so is safe to have xx

[Woody64 in reply to Katmal-UK]

Hi Kat, thanks for your reply regarding the flu jab

[ScardyCat40]

It's not a live virus you hold be ok

[Woody64]

Thanks for your reply

[thesilent1]

Hi, I was told to get my flu jab in the week before my chemo last year so this is ok. Good luck with the remainder of your chemo. Ann xo

[Woody64 in reply to thesilent1]

Thanks so much, I hope that you are ok.

Regards Sue

[zuzana]

I had flu jab just first year i was diagnosed but following years i decited not to. Flu vaccine Contain lots of heavy chemicals and i though chemo is bad enough for my liver and organs. I was ok without flu jab for past 3 winters. If u not sure its very hard decision, i was same.

Take care x

[Woody64 in reply to zuzana]

Tks for replying yes it is a difficult decision I have never had a flu jab before.

Regards Sue

[Hidden]

I am having mine next week and then Avastin the following week, it is not a live vaccine so little or no side effects. Last year I missed getting because I was disorganised before chemo then my white cells went down and by the time they were up I felt the flu season was over and boy did I get a bad chest infection. So have made apt for mine. Wishing you well and hoping your treatment is going okay for you

[Woody64 in reply to Hidden]

Many tks I wish you well also

Regards Sue

[LesleyGreengran]

I had my flu jab shortly after finishing chemo a couplep of years ago. Forgot last year. I'm on avastin maintenance 3 weekly now and was told to have it a week before the next dose. The last thing you need is flu just when you are getting over chemo or while you are on it. But can you check with the chemo unit that the timing is ok ?

[Woody64 in reply to LesleyGreengran]

Many thanks for every bodies replies regarding this flu jab

[Woody64 in reply to LesleyGreengran]

Thanks Lesley